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Mayors to get powers to overrule local councils on planning decisions

Mayors across England will be given new powers to overrule local councils on some planning decisions.The change would apply to proposals with more than...

Burnham economic advisor O’Neill rules out government job but urges boldness on devolution

The economist Lord Jim O'Neill, who has been advising the prime minister, has said he will not be taking a job in Andy Burnham's...

UK borrows more than expected in July as Healey prepares for first Budget

The government borrowed slightly more than expected in July, according to figures published as Chancellor John Healey draws up his first Budget.The Office for...

Ministers didn’t do cost review of English council mergers

Ministers talked up the potential to save money as one of the main benefits of local government reorganisation.Speaking to MPs in June, Rayner said:...

Keir Starmer to replace third top aide in less than a year

The BBC understands the prime minister had become concerned Ms Pandit was ineffective in the role, although No 10 contests this and allies of...

MoD staff were warned not to share hidden data before Afghan leak

According to an ICO memo, guidance in place at the time of the leak showed that the "MoD was aware of the risks of...

Donald Trump state visit: Ed Davey to boycott banquet over Gaza

Sir Ed said: "Emily and I have spent all summer thinking about this and have prayed about it. There is no honour like an...

Conservative MSP Graham Simpson defects to Reform

Farage's visit comes against a backdrop of increased tension and rhetoric around the immigration.On Tuesday, the Reform leader launched a scheme called Operation Restoring...

Energy price cap: Typical annual household bill to rise by £35 in October

Campaigners say many households are still struggling to pay bills, as well as repay £4bn of energy debt that built up during a period...

Reform UK would pay countries for migrant return deals

A Reform UK government would give migrants the option to return voluntarily and offer them £2,500 for doing so as part of a "carrot...

Tool used to assess domestic abuse risk doesn’t work, Jess Phillips admits

The National Police Chiefs Council (NPCC) says that about 20% of all police recorded crime relates to domestic abuse, accounting for over 400,000 recorded...

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